Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S9500

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S9500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the S9500 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and S9500 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was revealed 17 months prior to the S9500 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades vs the S9500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR & Nikon Coolpix S9500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery & Nikon S9500 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides outside measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S9500 has proportions of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Nikon S9500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR against the S9500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S9500 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and S9500.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F600 EXR with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S9500 will provide greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F600 EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.